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About connieinasia

I have been in the Asia region for 27 years as an English language teacher. A majority of those have been in China with the Amity Foundation , a Chinese NGO that works in all areas of development for the Chinese people. Covid stranded me in America for over 3 years, with China closing its boarders to returning teachers. In 2023, I was accepted into a new teaching role not in China but in Laos. Join me in experiencing this incredible journey into a different culture, a different language, and a different life.

Reminder of Past Photo Albums and Pictures

Posted on June 22, 2012 by connieinasia

I just want to remind readers that all my photo albums  and pictures since my start of this website are located at the below site.    https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=82087792aa368e14&sc=photos#!/?cid=82087792AA368E14&sc=photos&group=0&sff=0 Ping An (Peace)!

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Buddha Granny: Bringing Out the Best In Us

Posted on June 21, 2012 by connieinasia

            In between the packing, end of the school year and visa woes, I’ve been heading off every afternoon to my pool-in-the-middle-of-nowhere.  Banging along country roads, crammed on board with all the Guangxi farm and village folk heading back … Continue reading →

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The Box Assembly Team Arrives!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by connieinasia

            In the midst of all the mounting, uncompleted tasks and stress came a little bright spot yesterday evening:  My team of volunteers from English Education Class 111 (the freshmen) came to help put my boxes together.             4 weeks … Continue reading →

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Unreported Stress

Posted on June 19, 2012 by connieinasia

             Stress, stress and more stress.             I certainly don’t like it nor do I need it but ever since Little Flower died, the stress has been through the roof.              Stress of the air-conditioner being broken for a month … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Closure Classes: A Grand Affair

Posted on June 18, 2012 by connieinasia

                My closure classes for the school year had to be changed from Saturday morning to Sunday evening.  It was time for the national CET exams (College English Test) which all English majors must pass to receive their diplomas.  Saturday was … Continue reading →

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Last Class Day Finally Arrives

Posted on June 14, 2012 by connieinasia

            Today, Friday, is the last teaching day I will have at this school.    My Business English students, 1st years,  will finish their conversation tests by 9:30 a.m. Meanwhile, my second year students in English Education Class 102 will be having the … Continue reading →

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Good-bye, My Little Friends! 再见，我的小朋友！

Posted on June 11, 2012 by connieinasia

            I’ve mentioned before that Saturday afternoons are my time for the xiao pengyou (little friends, or children) to visit.  These campus kids come over from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for snacks, play with my games, enjoy special activities … Continue reading →

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Our Haven for Misfits is Closing Up Shop

Posted on June 5, 2012 by connieinasia

             In a past blog, I explained how our tiny English Center  has proven a haven for misfits.  Students such as strange Isaac, bullied Godfrey or shy Elise found a home in our Center, high above the campus on the … Continue reading →

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The Yearly Southern China Plague is Upon Us

Posted on May 30, 2012 by connieinasia

           Our heavy rains over the past few days have cooled us down immensely and caused our usually clear-watered Li River to run a muddy, ugly brown.  Along with the wet and cool come another yearly event to our remote … Continue reading →

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Our School’s First (and Last) English Language Talent Contest

Posted on May 27, 2012 by connieinasia

        Friday had our English Association members scrambling in their prep work to get ready for our school’s last English contest, not only for the school year, but for our small campus as well.              Heavy rains forced members … Continue reading →

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